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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.95, 11,346.12 and 2,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.95, 11,346.12 and 2,017.28 is: 3,025.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.95 : 11,346.12 = 2,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.95/11,346.12 = 2,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.95x = 11,346.12 × 2,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.95x = 22,888,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,888,244.22/7,563.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.97

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